Serving 263 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Guardino Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 263 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Guardino Elementary School's student population of 263 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
263 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Motto
Beside the St. Lawrence River, there stands a place so proud and true.
School Rankings
Guardino Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Guardino Elementary School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2670 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
1%
30%
Black
n/a
16%
White
94%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Guardino Elementary School's ranking?
Guardino Elementary School is ranked #2670 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Guardino Elementary School often compared to?
Guardino Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bashaw Elementary School, Alexandria Central Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Guardino Elementary School?
263 students attend Guardino Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Guardino Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Guardino Elementary School?
Guardino Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Guardino Elementary School offer ?
Guardino Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Guardino Elementary School part of?
Guardino Elementary School is part of Thousand Islands Central School District.
School Calendar
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Date
Last Day of School
June 26, 2026 (Friday)
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